SOC 200

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Professional Development in Sociology: Crafting Careers and Marketable Skills

Sociology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

This course fosters career readiness for sociology majors. Students will explore professional paths, plan their personal development in the major, network, and develop resume-building and interview skills for sociology-related careers and graduate programs.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Credit Hours

Fixed/Max

Lecture Hours

Fixed

Lab Hours

Fixed

Learning Outcomes

Title

Sociological Perspective

Learning Outcome

Graduates will demonstrate how to apply sociological perspectives. This course will have a particular focus on the application of a sociological perspective in real world settings. Additional, students will learn how apply their learning toward professional goals.

Title

Improved Communication and Presentation Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will develop effective communication and presentation skills. Specifically, students will learn how to communicate their skillsets and professional goals to diverse audiences, including both academic and non-academic stakeholders, through written reports, presentations, and engaging public discussions.

Title

Cultivated Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Learning Outcome

Students will gain a broader understanding of sociology's role in interdisciplinary contexts. They will be able to apply sociological concepts and theories to real-world issues and engage in collaborative discussions with professionals from diverse fields, fostering a holistic and well-rounded perspective on social phenomena.